Goodly Foods began as a joint initiative between the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Fulmer Capital Partners, Inc. During the pilot phase we developed, tested and refined our soup recipe and distributed 572 litres of soup to local organizations and Food Bank members and provided over 90 employment hours for supported roles. We partnered with celebrated local Chef Karen Barnaby (former GVFB Board Member) to bring her passion for reducing food waste to creating our nutritious and delicious foods as our Product Development Chef.

The pilot was made possible through funding from Fulmer Capital Partners Inc. and Vancity’s enviroFund™ Program, in-kind brand development from Rethink Communications, donations of surplus produce from the Star Group, Fresh Direct Produce, BC Fresh and Fresh Start Foods, and donations of small wares from Gordon Food Service.

In January 2019, Goodly Foods began production and distribution of our first product, a Hearty Tomato Vegetable Soup, thanks to a generous investment grant from the Walmart Foundation as well as support from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Fulmer Capital Partners Inc.

As we move forward as the Goodly Foods Society, a portion of every batch of product made continues to be distributed to local food banks across Metro Vancouver, feeding people in need. All of our products are also available for purchase to buying partners in both retail and grocery outlets as well as to food service providers.

Working closely with our supplier partners and Chef Barnaby, we have begun product development on our next generation of branded soups, stews and sauces. We can’t wait for you to try them!

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During the pilot phase we developed, tested and refined our soup recipe and distributed 572 litres of soup to local organizations and Food Bank members and provided over 90 employment hours for supported roles.